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Road to rejuvenation: how a strong Jayco-AlUla team could dominate Tour Down Under 2024
The Australian men's team suffered a disappointing season in 2023, but a revitalised squad could hit the ground running in their home race
Outsiders with a chance at the World Championships - Men's Road Race
We analyse some of the outsiders with a chance ahead of the men's road race at the World Championships in Flanders.
World Championships 2021: Men’s U23 Road Race Preview
The route, predictions and contenders for the men’s U23 road race in Flanders. Some of the stars of tomorrow get the chance to shine, including...
World Championships 2021: Men’s Road Race Preview
The route, predictions and contenders for the men’s road race in Flanders. Wout Van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel and Sonny Colbrelli are among the...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 21 Preview - Battle against the Clock
The 2021 Vuelta a España concludes with a 34km time trial to Santiago de Compostela. Primož Roglič looks to secure the red jersey for a...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 20 Preview - The Final Mountains
Five categorised climbs are crammed into the second half of stage 20 at La Vuelta a España, presenting a final opportunity for attacks prior to...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 19 Preview - Breakaway or sprint?
Stage 19 of La Vuelta a España begins with three categorised climbs and looks likely to conclude with a reduced sprint or breakaway victory.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 18 Preview - The Queen Stage
The searing percentages of the Alto del Gamoniteiro make stage 18 the queen stage of La Vuelta a España 2021.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 17 Preview - the savage Covadonga
Stage 17 of La Vuelta a España is the first of two consecutive mountain stages, which will play a crucial role in deciding the winner...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 16 Preview - The Sprinter’s final chance, or not?
Stage 16 of La Vuelta a España could be the final chance for the sprinters, but will an attacker steal victory in Santa Cruz de Bezana?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 15 Preview - Mammoth Mountain Test
The high mountains continue at La Vuelta a España. Stage 15 features almost 4,000 metres of climbing and four categorised ascents.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 14 Preview - The Mountains Return
Stage 14 of La Vuelta a España features more than 3,400 metres of climbing and concludes on the Pico Villuercas
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 13 Preview - The Sprinters Final Chance?
With no categorised climbs in store, the sprinters look likely to return to the fore on stage 13 of La Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 12 Preview - Intriguing Finale in Córdoba
A multitude of riders could triumph in Córdoba on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 11 Preview - A Gruelling Finale
Stage 11 is the shortest road stage at the 2021 Vuelta a España. However, a gruelling finish awaits in Valdepeñas de Jaén
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 10 Preview - Breakaway Opportunity?
The breakaway could contest stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, where the Puerto de Almáchar will heavily influence the final result
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish
A brutal mountain test concluding with the Alto de Velefique awaits on stage 9 of the 2021 Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 8 Preview - Sprint in La Manga
With opportunities drying up as the mountains loom, stage 8 hands the sprinters their next opportunity at the Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 7 Preview - Toughest Test Yet
With six categorised ascents on the menu, stage 7 of the Vuelta a España is the toughest test yet
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 6 Preview - The Wall of Cullera
Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España is flat for the majority, but a 2km wall will force the GC contenders to the fore.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 5 Preview - Sprint or Echelons?
Stage 5 of the Vuelta a España is primed to conclude in a mass sprint, though crosswinds could create chaos.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 4 Preview - Uphill Sprint
A tricky, uphill finish is in store on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España. Will the sprinters prevail?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 3 Preview - Summit finish
The first mountain top finish awaits as the Vuelta a España tackles the revered Picón Blanco
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 2 Preview - Sprint in Burgos
Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España provides the sprinters with their first opportunity to taste stage victory.
La Vuelta a Espana 2021: Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur looks ahead to La Vuelta a España 2021. We analyse the route, contenders, storylines and more ahead of the final Grand Tour of the...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 1 Preview - The Battle for Red
The Vuelta a España kicks-off with a 7km time trial around Burgos. Who will be the first rider to claim the red jersey?
Clásica San Sebastián 2021: Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur previews the 2021 Clásica San Sebastián, where 4,000 metres of climbing and some of the steepest Basque ramps await.
Tour de France 2021 Stage 21 Preview - The Champs-Élysées
Rouleur previews stage 21 of the 2021 Tour de France. Who will win the most prestigious sprint in professional cycling?
Tour de France 2021 Stage 20 Preview - The Final Time Trial
Rouleur previews stage 20 of the 2021 Tour de France. A time trial will decide the final GC standings and the winner of the yellow...
Tour de France 2021 Stage 18 Preview - The Final Mountain Battle
Rouleur previews stage 18 of the 2021 Tour de France. The Col du Tourmalet and Luz Ardiden give the climbers a final chance.
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